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841. USA: NYC grapples with migrant crisis as hundreds sleep outside Roosevelt Hotel

Hundreds of migrants have been sleeping outside of Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel for a second day in a row - as NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the crisis is 'not over.'...

842. Fuel companies announce significant price hikes

Looking at the average prices across Cyprus, we found that the average price of unleaded 95 petrol increased yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, compared to the morning, and now stands at 1.5 euros per liter....

843. Prices of homes and apartments up 7.7% annually

The rise recorded in the housing market in Cyprus during the first quarter of 2023 was significant, as prices continued to increase, especially in apartments, mainly due to higher demand....

844. Fuel prices on the rise in Cyprus

The prices of fuel in Cyprus are continuously increasing, putting a financial burden on many Cypriot citizens. Last week, the Representative of the Pan-Cyprian Consumer Association, Marios Drousiotis, estimated that there will be another increase of 2-3 cents in prices within days....

845. Drone strikes hit Moscow's financial district

Economic sanctions have been the biggest headache for Russia's business elite since the start of the war in Ukraine, but two drone strikes in the heart of Moscow's financial district are forcing companies to think about their employees' safety....

846. Heatwave with showers and thunderstorms

847. Government achieves €155.5M surplus in 2023

Cyprus government's surplus for the first half of 2023 increased to €155.5 million, equivalent to 0.5% of GDP, compared to a deficit of €92.4 million (-0.3% of GDP) for the period of January-June 2022, based on preliminary fiscal results from the Statistical Service of Cyprus. ...

848. Wizz Air hits milestone with 6 Million passengers at Larnaca airport

Low-cost - airline Wizz Air, celebrated the successful transportation of six million passengers to and from the airport of Larnaka, Cyprus....

849. Tourism revenue up by over 40%

A significant increase of 40.7% on an annual basis was recorded in tourism revenue, based on the results of the Traveler Survey of the Cyprus Statistical Service....

850. Coping with the heatwave

The Meteorology Department has issued a new yellow warning for a scorching heatwave expected on Monday....

851. Cyprus on high alert at 42°C

The Meteorological Service of Cyprus has issued a warning for an impending heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 42 degrees Celsius on Friday....

852. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

853. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

854. Greece tops billionaires' Mediterranean getaways

Greece is this year's number one destination for billionaires in the Mediterranean, surpassing Italy, which traditionally was their top choice. However, according to the travel planners for the 1%, billionaires no longer want to go to Mykonos....

855. Extreme heat expected during weekend

In the News Dissemination show, Mr. Cleanthes Nicolaides, Director of the Meteorological Service, spoke with Oriana Papadontoniou, analyzing the upcoming weather conditions....

856. Extreme heat warning: Up to 41°C

A new yellow warning for extremely high temperatures was issued on Thursday afternoon by the Meteorological Service....

857. Wheat soars 2.14%, Russia exits deal

The price of wheat has increased for the third consecutive day, surpassing 2%, as of Thursday....

858. ChatGPT's rise sparks academic debates

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....

859. Global economy faces $590 trillion storm

A $590 trillion storm threatens the global economy as rising interest rates make more corporate debts problematic. ...

860. NPL crisis highlights tug of war between borrowers and legislation

The concealment, or "camouflage," of non-performing loans (NPLs) in commercial banks before 2013 and their subsequent explosion have been, and may continue to be, the most significant challenge for the Cypriot economy. ...

861. Interior Ministry implements stricter measures for new asylum seekers

The Interior Ministry of Cyprus announced on Wednesday that international protection applicants who have arrived in the Republic of Cyprus from January 1, 2023, onwards will not be considered eligible candidates for the voluntary relocation program....

862. Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

863. Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....

864. Air pollutants rise from Geri fire, but remain manageable

The Department of Labour Inspection has issued a statement in response to the ongoing fire in the Industrial Area of Geri, noting elevated concentrations of pollutants. ...

865. Orange Warning: Kleon's heatwave crisis escalates

Heatwave "Kleon" intensifies in the Central Mediterranean, causing scorching temperatures in recent days....

866. Groundwater shifts earth, raises sea 31.5in

Water has power. So much power, in fact, that pumping Earth’s groundwater can change the planet’s tilt and rotation. It can also impact sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change....

867. High temperature warning issued by Met office

The Met Office has issued an orange warning for high temperatures in the region. According to the statement, the minimum temperature in the interior, west, and southern coasts is not expected to drop below 25 degrees Celsius,...

868. Temperatures soar to 40°C

A scorching heatwave has descended upon the region, bringing sweltering temperatures and dry conditions....

869. Rising scams in Cyprus

Telephone and online scams are on the rise in Cyprus, targeting vulnerable elderly individuals and attempting to swindle their hard-earned money....

870. Cyprus population reverses decline, shows growth

The population of the European Union has increased again after two years of decrease according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on the occasion of World Population Day. ...